Male and Female Reproduction Flashcards
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sagittal
divides the body or an organ vertically int o right and left sides
frontal plane
divides the body or an organ into an anterior (front) portion and a posterior portion
transverse plane
divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions
anterior
(ventral)
the front or direction toward the front of the body
posterior
(dorsal)
the back or direction toward the back of the body
superior
(cranial)
a position above or higher than another part of the body
inferior
(caudal)
a position below or lower than another part of the body
lateral
the side or direction toward the side of the body
medial
the middle or direction toward the middle of the body
proximal
a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
distal
a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
superficial
a position closer to the surface of the body
deep
a position farther from the surface of the body
cranial
houses the brain
spinal
encloses the spinal cord
thoracic
enclosed by the rib cage
abdominopelvic
houses the digestive organs and organs of reproduction
urologist
diagnosis and treatment of the disease of the urinary system
gynecologist
diseases of the female reproductive system
obstetrician
care of women during pregnancy and childbirth
midwife
giving care to women during pregnancy, delivery, birth and postpartum
vas deferens
tube the receives sperm from the epididymis
epididymis
tube attached to testes